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package org.apache.calcite.linq4j.tree;

/**
 * Factory for creating table expressions that may be used in generated code
 * for accessing table data.
 */
public interface TableExpressionFactory {

  /**
   * Creates {@link Expression} to be used in generated code for accessing table data.
   *
   * @param clazz Class that provides specific methods for accessing table data.
   *
   * @return {@link Expression} instance
   */
  Expression create(Class clazz);
}
